Middle School hosts Doscars

The Middle School hosted its annual Night at the Doscars on April 30 in the Huffman Center. The Oscar-like film festival was complete with a red carpet, paparazzi, acceptance speeches and a reception. Middle School students created short films for review by the faculty, and awards were given in various categories and by grade level.

Film of the Year
“Iwo Jima" by Garrett Fricks
"The War on Terror” by Alex Berry
“Homelessness” by Alex Vick

Sixth Grade Winners
Best Screenplay: "The Nation of Rainboniusss” by Emily Swafford, Hannah Schriever, Jessica Mauer, Caroline Hunt and Katie Hurley
Most Entertaining: "The Nation of Dooga Bunga Bunga Doo” by Burton Dulaney, Bradley McFall, Tripp Flournoy, Ben Trotter and Trey Edge
Best Flag: "The Nation of New Califrio” by Rachel Hudson, Katie Hutchins, Cara Key, Bray Pettit, Bailey Smith and Susannah Peek
Nation of the Year: "The Republic of Spote” by Kyle Wagers, Rachel Simon, Hackett Shifflett, Jack Tunnell, Asia Battey, Marshall McCann and Claire Wilcox

Seventh Grade Winners
Best Editing: “Troplantis” by Chandler Johnson and Carissa Duvall
Best Screenplay: “Anue” by Sierra Elder
Most Entertaining: “Mogantis” by Morgan Sidwell and Maggie Ashmore
Best Sound: “Emylyn” by Lindsey Vaughn and Emily Thurmond
Best Special Effects: “Vienove” by Sammi Harton and Lauren Phillips
Best Flag: “Ham & Cheese” by Cameron Boone, Bo Tucker and Logan Rice
Nation of the Year: “Comunististan” by Theo Welch and Johnny Malone

Eighth Grade Winners
Best Editing: “From Poverty to Power – The TVA” by Remy Jennings
Best Screenplay: “Genocide in Darfur” by Shelby Martin
Most Entertaining: “Forensic Pathology” by Morgan McFall
Best Sound: “Illegal Immigration” by Nolan Jackson
Best Special Effects: “Oil Drilling” by Jason Mauer
Most Innovative: “The Fall of the Russian Empire” by Harrison Williams